The BRDM-2M and two versions of the T-62 tanks were demonstrated at a recent military parade in Tajikistan. Due to the serious aggravation of the situation in neighboring Afghanistan, an inspection of the armed forces of the republic was carried out, which ended with a solemn march of the units involved in the large-scale event.
We have already told about most of the samples, including those shown for the first time, but this time, modernized armored reconnaissance and patrol vehicles, which entered service in November 2019, passed through the streets of Dushanbe among other equipment.
They differ from the original version by reinforced armor, which allows them to withstand the hit of 14.5-mm and 12.7-mm ammunition from certain distances. Mine protection has also been improved.
To simplify the design, an additional four descending wheels were dismantled. Combat weight - 6900 kg. The power of the diesel engine is 150 hp. The maximum speed on the highway is 100 km / h. The power reserve is 1500 km.
And, although the armament remained the same (one KPVT and PKT), the effectiveness of its use has increased dramatically due to the introduction of new multi-channel stabilized sights. The appearance of such BRDM-2M significantly increased the capabilities of intelligence units.
Also, T-62M with additional armor and T-62MV with "reactive armor"participated in the parade in the Tajik capital. For the first time, the military of this country "lit up" such tanks only last year.
Alexey Brusilov
